THE CAST OFF (8) finished 1.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 2100m at Benalla after being prominent at the corner two weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Backmarker who keeps coming. Leading contender. TAVINO BAY (7) has been thereabouts without winning, the latest offering a fifth over 2200m at Bairnsdale. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove tough to beat. WRITTEN ADVICE (9) did her best work late to finish third at very long odds at her latest appearance at Towong over 1600m. Goes well over this trip, filling a placing at all five starts, including a win and shapes as one to consider. BANNERTON (2) turned in a fine effort to win by half a length at today's track and distance last start in a far better run. Likely to be there at the finish again.